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Vice Chancellor of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, Professor Razaq Olatunde Rom Kalilu, has said the surest way to effectiveness in personnel management is adoption of innovation.
Speaking at the maiden Public Lecture of the Ogbomoso Chapter, Oyo State Branch of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management, Nigeria, yesterday, he admonished Human Resources Departments and Manageers in Nigeria to create a digital transformation plan that aligns with organizational strategy in acquiring and deploying technology.
He said Technology has become an essential driver of Modern Human Resource Management, reshaping how organizations attract, develop, motivate and retain talent.
Professor Kalilu spoke on the topic: “Management of People in the Era of Technology”, observing that the integration of digital tools, including Human Resource Information systems, Artificial Intelligence, automation, analytics, cloud platforms, has enhanced the efficiency, accuracy and strategic value of Human Resource functions.
He listed some of the ways through which technology has supported Human Resource Management to include Human Resource Information System platforms, streamlining administrative tasks such as payroll, record keeping, attendance monitoring, and benefits administration.
According to him, e-recruitment and Al-based hiring tools also help organizations reach broader talent pools and improve the speed and accuracy of selection decisions.
He explained that, Human Resource Analytics provides data-driven insights that improve decision-making in areas such as performance management, workforce planning, and turnover prediction.
He noted that, Digital Learning Platforms, virtual training, and knowledge-management systems make employee development more accessible and personalized.
Professor Kalilu submitted that while growth of digital technologies has significantly reshaped how organizations in Nigeria manage their human resources, he observed that many organizations still battle with limited infrastructure, high costs of implementation, inadequate digital literacy, and resistance to technological change.
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